Hi all,
I've been using one of Bill's flies for the past two trips... the same one discussed
in this thread.
I first tried it on Storm Lake two weeks ago and had great luck. Landed about 15 and
missed about 30 more. Strange thing was Bill was coming off the lake as I was just
starting and he suggested I use his "green bodied fly with the red head".
This last Sunday I fished a lake up by Monroe and had great luck there too.
Only thing I'm wondering... I'm still using the same fly... how long will this one fly
last? It's starting to look a little beat up. I have about a dozen more in my fly
box but keep using this one specific one.
Bill Warner
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> From: Peterson, Allen L[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
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> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 8:19 AM
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> Subject: RE: Fly Pattern question
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> Hi all,
> In reply to the "drunken dragon" fly pattern question by Mike, it was developed by
>William Servey who does work at Swede's as part of an on-going interest in using dyed
>yellow pheasant rump, peacock green chenille and glass beads, which are called
>rochelle beads.
> These are actually silver beads with a red overlay that produces an incredible
>effect when fished subsurface on sunny days. They actually "sparkle". They were fist
>introduced as an integral part of the "Olive Willy", another Servey genius that has
>produced some staggering results.
> The combination of soft hackle, red bead and peacock green coloring produces some
>great responses from most rivers and lakes these patterns have been tried in. Some
>variations using red rabbit strips wing toppings are equally successful on overcast
>days.
> As Paul has correctly noted, the beads for the drunken dragon are slipped on 30 lb.
>line, actually a RIO product called "slick shooter" line and the ends slightly
>melted. The body is totally peacock green chenille wrapped dragon fly nymph shape
>with the abdomen being 2/3 the body proportion and the head distinct, flat and squat
>with the prominent protruding eyes. The pheasant rump dyed yellow is tied in as legs.
> And yes, William would be more than happy to share his creations with anyone who has
>an interest. I have learned much from him.
>
> Al Peterson
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> > From: Paul E. Neel[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
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> > Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 3:56 AM
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> > Subject: Re: Fly Pattern question
> >
> > To add to my previous post, the pattern I'm familiar with (Drunken Dragon)
> > is a dead on beautiful Gomphus imitation. The "red eyes" are red clear
> > small beads fused onto a 30lb yellow mono material, which is added to the
> > fly in the final stages. I forget what the material is called, Al Peterson
> > who is on this list, maybe you can help out here. The effect of yellow
> > gives the fly a yellow pupil (sp?).
> >
> > Paul Neel
> > Woodinville
> >
> > At 06:29 PM 5/15/00 -0700, you wrote:
> > >I do not know the specific pattern, but, a number of dragon fly patterns
> > >incorporate eyes; many think this is a "trigger" to the success of the
> > >pattern. Many also know that flourescent red is the most visible color in
> > >dark water. The key is the word "flourescent". If you had small
> > >"flourescent beads" that were connected you could easily incorporate them in
> > >a standard dragon fly pattern. Probably, a fat bodied, brown, black or dark
> > >olive bodied Carey fly including flourescent red eyes would be effective.
> > >Jere
> > >
> > >----- Original Message -----
> > >From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > >Sent: Monday, May 15, 2000 12:12 PM
> > >Subject: Fly Pattern question
> > >
> > >
> > >> While fishing opening weekend, a gentleman was describing his hot pattern
> > >> called a Red Eyed Dragon Fly. I was doing well compared to most but this>
> > >guy
> > >> was killing them with this pattern. He was across the lake so I didn't
> > >get a
> > >> chance to see what it looked like. Anybody familiar with it?
> > >>
> > >> Mike Wilson
> > >> Spangle
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
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